2014 GS-8 Pay in Alaska
GS-8 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 24.69% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $38,007 on the base table to $47,391 in Alaska.
2014 GS-8 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for State of Alaska.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $47,391 | $1,822.73 | $22.71 | +$9,384 |
| Step 2 | $48,971 | $1,883.50 | $23.46 | +$9,697 |
| Step 3 | $50,551 | $1,944.27 | $24.22 | +$10,010 |
| Step 4 | $52,130 | $2,005.00 | $24.98 | +$10,322 |
| Step 5 | $53,710 | $2,065.77 | $25.74 | +$10,635 |
| Step 6 | $55,290 | $2,126.54 | $26.49 | +$10,948 |
| Step 7 | $56,870 | $2,187.31 | $27.25 | +$11,261 |
| Step 8 | $58,450 | $2,248.08 | $28.01 | +$11,574 |
| Step 9 | $60,030 | $2,308.85 | $28.76 | +$11,887 |
| Step 10 | $61,609 | $2,369.58 | $29.52 | +$12,199 |
2014 GS-8 pay table for Alaska
Each step below already includes the 24.69% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $47,391 | $1,822.73 | $22.71 | +$9,384 |
| Step 2 | $48,971 | $1,883.50 | $23.46 | +$9,697 |
| Step 3 | $50,551 | $1,944.27 | $24.22 | +$10,010 |
| Step 4 | $52,130 | $2,005.00 | $24.98 | +$10,322 |
| Step 5 | $53,710 | $2,065.77 | $25.74 | +$10,635 |
| Step 6 | $55,290 | $2,126.54 | $26.49 | +$10,948 |
| Step 7 | $56,870 | $2,187.31 | $27.25 | +$11,261 |
| Step 8 | $58,450 | $2,248.08 | $28.01 | +$11,574 |
| Step 9 | $60,030 | $2,308.85 | $28.76 | +$11,887 |
| Step 10 | $61,609 | $2,369.58 | $29.52 | +$12,199 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Alaska pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in Alaska: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2014, the Alaska pay area adds a 24.69% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Alaska
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,823 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,370. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-8 Alaska page.
Other grades in Alaska
GS-8 in Alaska questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in Alaska?
In 2014, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $47,391 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $61,609. This is 24.69% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 in Alaska?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Alaska in 2014, it is 24.69%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,384 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Alaska?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,823 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.